Several required elements were missing and the poster is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive.

Fair

All but 1 of the required elements are included on the poster and it is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy.

Good

All required elements are included on the poster and the poster is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness.

Excellent

The poster includes all required elements as well as additional information, is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness, has no grammatical mistakes on the poster.

Use of Class Time

Poor

Did not use class time to focus on the project OR often distracted others.

Fair

Used some of the time well during each class period. There was some focus on getting the project done but occasionally distracted others.

Good

Used time well during each class period. Usually focused on getting the project done and never distracted others.

Excellent

Used time well during each class period. Focused on getting the project done. Never distracted others.

Participation in Group

Poor

-Does less work than other group members
-No effort made to assign roles to group members
-Acts as cliques or individuals rather than group
-Arguments within group
-Little attempt to solve problems; gives up easily

Fair

-Assigns roles, but roles are not clearly defined or consistently adhered to
-Usually considers all views and helps team to reach fair decision

-Does almost as much work as others

-Sometimes argues

Good

-Does an equal share of work
-Rarely Argues
-Usually considers all views and helps team to reach fair decision
-Doesn't argue
-Group seldom solves its problems as a team and asks classmates or teacher for help

Excellent

-Does a full share of work or more
-Assigns a clearly defined role; group members perform roles effectively
-Always considers all views and helps team to reach fair decision
-Never argues with teammates
-Group tries to solve its problems by itself without seeking outside help

Group Responses

Poor

The assignment is not completed correctly and contains a lot of mistakes

Fair

The assignment is partially correct with no major mistakes

Good

The assignment is completed correctly with zero mistakes

Excellent

The assignment is completed correctly and contains additional and outstanding features

Following Directions

Poor

Student continually has difficulty following directions without the help of others.

Fair

Student has to be reminded of directions before he/she can begin

Good

Student follows directions, but occasionally takes a while to get started.

Excellent

Student follows all directions immediately.

Conduct

Poor

Student has major difficulty controlling the volume of his/her voice and continually speaks out and talks at the inappropriate time

Fair

Student has difficulty controlling the volume of his/her voice and forgets when is an appropriate time to talk. Student has trouble with interrupting others.

Good

Student usually uses appropriate voice volume and usually talks at appropriate times. Does not usually interrupt others.